Calgary Herald

Franklin
GOULDING

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Franklin "Frank" William Goulding, 83, of Calgary, AB. He succumbed to heart failure and passed away at Rockyview General Hospital on Monday, February 4, 2019.

Frank was born September 18, 1935 in Fort Erie, ON to Franklin and Margaret Goulding. He graduated from high school in Fort Erie and attended Western University in London, ON. On August 29, 1964 he married Hilda Mary Pinkney and together, with their children, moved to Alberta in 1977.

Frank spent most of his career in the construction industry and was employed by the same window manufacturer for approximately thirty-five years. He retired as Manager for PlyGem Calgary. He was a devout family man, enjoyed work and liked to keep busy. In his younger years he was active in the Scouting community and enjoyed canoeing, snow shoeing and skiing. In the empty nest years, he went on to get his black belt in Karate, became a licensed scuba diver, took up wilderness trail riding, camped nearly every summer and learned to play the guitar and banjo. Among many things, he loved to dance and make wine (he enjoyed drinking it too). He had the best sense of humour that was appreciated by many. Frank really knew how to enjoy life!

Frank was predeceased by his wife Hilda in 2010 but is survived by his three children, Frank (Kazuko) Goulding of Houston, TX and their children, Lisa and Tyler; Gord (Toni) Goulding of Lethbridge, AB, and their children, Stephanie (Brett) Imler (their daughter Evelyn Imler, Frank's great-granddaughter) and Shelby Goulding; and Christy (Scott) Hayes of Calgary, AB. He is also survived by his partner Beryl and her two children, Sean Lyons and Tim (Nicole) Lyons and their daughter Alyssa Lyons. In addition, he is survived by his younger sister Sue Lefebvre.

A Celebration of Franklin's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Deerfoot South, 12281 - 40th Street S.E., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. We encourage folks to wear their best denim and to bring stories to share. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 - 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.

In living memory of Franklin Goulding, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

2 posts

Delle Waddell

Feb 12, 2019

I was very saddened to hear of Frank's passing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Allan Hawrelak

Feb 12, 2019

I am very sorry to hear about Frank. Frank and I worked together at Western/Indal. Frank was one of the most loyal, hard working and dedicated employees we had.